SAILING Throughout history sailing has been an instrument in the development of civilization creating mankind a greater opportunity to travel over the sea from one continent to another, weather it to be used for travelling, warfare, adventure, fishing and more.Sailing is the act of one or more persons using a vessel and fabric cut and sown into sails, which are used to catch the wind to power the vessel across oceans, rivers and seas, to get from A to B.
The history of sailing ships first appeared in Egypt around 3500 BC. These ships were built and used by the Egyptians to transport people and goods along the Nile.There are various different types of sailboats, over thousands of years people have built these sailboats from many different materials, built to fit different amounts of people and cargos and built to suit different travel routes.
Yachts can be mistaken a lot by people thinking that they are only sail boats, yachts are not just a boat designed with sails to catch the wind to power the vessel. The biggest yachts in the waters today is the Platnium reaching 525 feet long (160m)Platinum is undisputedly the worlds largest luxury yacht, this yacht is mistaken for a motor boat. Majority of people who own a yacht race these magnificent developments in life, these sailboats race various different races. SAILING RACES:
Rolex Sydney to Hobart
Sydney to Gold Coast
Hamilton Fastnet race.
Hamilton Island
Hempie Gosford to Lord Howe Island
Sydney to Newcastle.
Yachts and other sailboats do and will capsize at some point but this is just the joy of sailing and the challenges weather brings with sailing. Capsizing is the tipping over of the vessel which disables it to move no longer. Some modern sailboats have sufficeint flotations to prevent the vessel to stay capsized as it will rise back up, this is now called "self-righting". Capsizing is only when the mast is touching the water's surface. when learning how to sail you will purposely capsie your boat to ensure you now what do do for the future if so to happen just like any ohter sport, preparing for the future.
GREAT FACTS ABOUT SAILING 1. The first Australian sailing medal won at the Olympics was in 1956 in Melbourne. 2.Malcolm Page an Australian sailor whom won 5 world titles in the 470 class.( a two sailor dinghy) 3.Youngest to sail solo and unassisted around the world is Australian 16 year old Jessica Watson. 4.The sails are actually vertical "wings" that provide "lift" just like an airplane's wings. 5.The wind actually pulls the boat, it does not not push the boat. 6.A sea anchor does not actually touch the ocean floor, yet keeps a boat "in place".
SAFETY&SAILING EQUIPMENT:
life jackets
these life jackets might seem like a small floating device that you hate having to wear but these truly are essentials you must have on board.
deck shoes
deck shoes are a major piece of equipment, these protect you feet from anything sticking out from the boat ground and give you grip when really wet and support.
torches/strobes/rescue flames
these are always on board, and may not be used but will always come i handy in a sticky situation.
harness rescue tool
harness rescue tool will always be present on board just in case of an man over board.
knifes
knives are awlways handy to cut through ropes, or anything else.
ropes botls and nuts
these should be stroed in a box, safe on board at all times incase of a capsize.
wetsuits sails
these will protect you from getting really cold(hyperthermia) keep you float, these are thick and light.
wet weather gear
jackets and coats, pants, jumpsuits, these are wet weather gear you wear over your wetsuits to keep the water from spalshing onto your wetsuits, these keep you extra warm.
compass/maps
these will be installed into the yacht's and some other types of boats but if not you will always need one to navigate your way.
First aid kit
permanent luggage on board and more than one.
Fast healthy foods.
fast healthy food in anotheer essential to always have a lot of, and heaps of water to keep you hydrated.
LEARNING HOW TO SAIL:
learning how to sail is a major skill thats takes a long time to perfect. Learning how to sail involves you learning about the sail-boat and the skills that are needed to become a safe and prepared sailor. Sailing is like drving there will be hazards surrounding you, but to practice and learn gives you the ability to avoid these hazards.
You need to overcome the major and simple skills needed to just stear the sail-boats in the right angles for the wind to pull the boat.
There are many different sailing school in victoria that have great skills to teach at all different ages.
THIS IS A MAP SHOWING YOU SAILING SCHOOLS IN VIC.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES: i have sailed a few times whilst camping, going to sailing compititions, and just on the bay with my father. My dad tought me how to sail as he has been sailing for most of his life. He once sailed as a compeative hobbie doing the Sydney to Hobart races(as shown in the photo at the top) but now he sails just for the enjoyment. My sister and I got our own little Mirror boat called Mr. Shmee,this boat was great for the summer i would take it our with my dad on the bay and have lunch on the boat, this boat only would fit two or three people on in. Sailing has been a big part of my dad's life and for him to teach my sister and I is amazing because saling is a great experience and a great getaway. My favourite part of being able to sail is going out onto the Trapeze, hanging off the edge of the boat is an amazing feeling. i have sailed around a few places with family and frineds long and short trips, some trips over night. Sailing is a great skill i have learnt and it's a great sport everyone shouuld try.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: htt[[http://www.yachting.org.au/|p://www.yachting.org.au/]] http://www.abc.net.au/navigators/ships/history.htm http://www.expertstown.com/sailing-terms/ http://www.funtrivia.com/en/Sports/Sailing-5927.html
Georgia Elizabeth Byrne
Sandringham College Beaumaris Campus Outdoor Eduction
Throughout history sailing has been an instrument in the development of civilization creating mankind a greater opportunity to travel over the sea from one continent to another, weather it to be used for travelling, warfare, adventure, fishing and more.Sailing is the act of one or more persons using a vessel and fabric cut and sown into sails, which are used to catch the wind to power the vessel across oceans, rivers and seas, to get from A to B.
The history of sailing ships first appeared in Egypt around 3500 BC. These ships were built and used by the Egyptians to transport people and goods along the Nile.There are various different types of sailboats, over thousands of years people have built these sailboats from many different materials, built to fit different amounts of people and cargos and built to suit different travel routes.
Yachts can be mistaken a lot by people thinking that they are only sail boats, yachts are not just a boat designed with sails to catch the wind to power the vessel. The biggest yachts in the waters today is the Platnium reaching 525 feet long (160m)Platinum is undisputedly the worlds largest luxury yacht, this yacht is mistaken for a motor boat. Majority of people who own a yacht race these magnificent developments in life, these sailboats race various different races.
SAILING RACES:
Yachts and other sailboats do and will capsize at some point but this is just the joy of sailing and the challenges weather brings with sailing. Capsizing is the tipping over of the vessel which disables it to move no longer. Some modern sailboats have sufficeint flotations to prevent the vessel to stay capsized as it will rise back up, this is now called "self-righting". Capsizing is only when the mast is touching the water's surface. when learning how to sail you will purposely capsie your boat to ensure you now what do do for the future if so to happen just like any ohter sport, preparing for the future.
GREAT FACTS ABOUT SAILING
1. The first Australian sailing medal won at the Olympics was in 1956 in Melbourne.
2.Malcolm Page an Australian sailor whom won 5 world titles in the 470 class.( a two sailor dinghy)
3.Youngest to sail solo and unassisted around the world is Australian 16 year old Jessica Watson.
4.The sails are actually vertical "wings" that provide "lift" just like an airplane's wings.
5.The wind actually pulls the boat, it does not not push the boat.
6.A sea anchor does not actually touch the ocean floor, yet keeps a boat "in place".
SAFETY&SAILING EQUIPMENT:
- life jackets
these life jackets might seem like a small floating device that you hate having to wear but these truly are essentials you must have on board.- deck shoes
deck shoes are a major piece of equipment, these protect you feet from anything sticking out from the boat ground and give you grip when really wet and support.- torches/strobes/rescue flames
these are always on board, and may not be used but will always come i handy in a sticky situation.- harness rescue tool
harness rescue tool will always be present on board just in case of an man over board.- knifes
knives are awlways handy to cut through ropes, or anything else.- ropes botls and nuts
these should be stroed in a box, safe on board at all times incase of a capsize.- wetsuits sails
these will protect you from getting really cold(hyperthermia) keep you float, these are thick and light.- wet weather gear
jackets and coats, pants, jumpsuits, these are wet weather gear you wear over your wetsuits to keep the water from spalshing onto your wetsuits, these keep you extra warm.- compass/maps
these will be installed into the yacht's and some other types of boats but if not you will always need one to navigate your way.- First aid kit
permanent luggage on board and more than one.- Fast healthy foods.
fast healthy food in anotheer essential to always have a lot of, and heaps of water to keep you hydrated.LEARNING HOW TO SAIL:
learning how to sail is a major skill thats takes a long time to perfect. Learning how to sail involves you learning about the sail-boat and the skills that are needed to become a safe and prepared sailor. Sailing is like drving there will be hazards surrounding you, but to practice and learn gives you the ability to avoid these hazards.
You need to overcome the major and simple skills needed to just stear the sail-boats in the right angles for the wind to pull the boat.
There are many different sailing school in victoria that have great skills to teach at all different ages.
THIS IS A MAP SHOWING YOU SAILING SCHOOLS IN VIC.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES:
i have sailed a few times whilst camping, going to sailing compititions, and just on the bay with my father. My dad tought me how to sail as he has been sailing for most of his life. He once sailed as a compeative hobbie doing the Sydney to Hobart races(as shown in the photo at the top) but now he sails just for the enjoyment. My sister and I got our own little Mirror boat called Mr. Shmee,this boat was great for the summer i would take it our with my dad on the bay and have lunch on the boat, this boat only would fit two or three people on in. Sailing has been a big part of my dad's life and for him to teach my sister and I is amazing because saling is a great experience and a great getaway.
My favourite part of being able to sail is going out onto the Trapeze, hanging off the edge of the boat is an amazing feeling. i have sailed around a few places with family and frineds long and short trips, some trips over night. Sailing is a great skill i have learnt and it's a great sport everyone shouuld try.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
htt[[http://www.yachting.org.au/|p://www.yachting.org.au/]]
http://www.abc.net.au/navigators/ships/history.htm
http://www.expertstown.com/sailing-terms/
http://www.funtrivia.com/en/Sports/Sailing-5927.html
Georgia Elizabeth Byrne
Sandringham College Beaumaris Campus Outdoor Eduction